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Lancashire County Council is set to host Convention of the North 2025, it can be revealed.

Councillors have agreed to adopt a new policy which sets out how Lancashire County Council uses temporary road safety signs to support police enforcement of speed limits, and educate drivers about the dangers of speeding.

Financial management within Lancashire remains strong, as councillors heard this week that its latest reported outturn position is among the best in the North West.

A recently appointed partner at a North West-based chartered accountancy, business advisory and financial planning group has commended the leadership guidance she has received through a Lancashire County Council-backed programme for female business leaders.

A grant of more than £1.67million aims to help more smokers in Lancashire to quit.

Strategic Command’s bursary programme to encourage talented young people into digital and cyber careers in Defence has kicked off for 100 students in Lancashire. 

Proposals to create more special school places will be discussed this week.

An exploration into Britain’s past will take place in Lancashire this month as a cultural venue is set to join the UK’s largest annual celebration of archaeology.

Book lovers in Burnley could enjoy a new library service in a Victorian building which holds the world's last surviving 19th century steam powered mill.

A prestigious fund set up more than a century ago to support the arts and education in Burnley is set to benefit a range of East Lancs community groups. 

Hundreds of people from local schools and businesses came together at the Lancashire Careers Hub’s annual conference.

Schools, faith and community groups, parish and borough councils across Lancashire can apply for up to 25 trees from a range of species, including apple, pear, damson, plum, cherry and heritage trees, with some varieties able to bear fruit from the very first year.